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  • Peacekeeping in Cyprus

    Territorial Army (TA) soldiers are joining their regular counterparts to patrol the UN Buffer Zone in Cyprus.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Office welcomes additional UN sanctions on North Korea

    FCO Minister Hugo Swire warns that North Korea’s development of nuclear and ballistic weapons poses a real threat to international security.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Pioneering Royal Navy women meet across generations

    A 92-year-old heroine of the Second World War met a female air engineer officer in the Royal Navy this week.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • DCLG responds to National Trust comments about Local Plans

    DCLG rebuts National Trust comments about Local Plans.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Jo Swinson talks equalities with local businesswomen

    Event focused on helping business support mental health and wellbeing in the workplace.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The Friends of Yemen Ministerial Meeting Co-Chairs’ Statement

    The fifth Friends of Yemen meeting was Co-chaired by the United Kingdom, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Republic of Yemen.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Sergeant Beth Wilson on serving in Afghanistan

    In recognition of International Women's Day on 8 March, we are profiling women making their mark in the Armed Forces.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary statement for International Women’s Day

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague calls for greater international action to tackle sexual violence in conflict.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • First female RAF search and rescue commander

    In recognition of International Women's Day on 8 March, we are profiling women making their mark in the Armed Forces.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Working with primary schools is key to getting disadvantaged young people into university

    Universities need to reach out to primary schools to increase the number from disadvantaged backgrounds benefitting from higher education.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK funding to Yemen 2012 - 2015

    The UK is providing £196 million to reduce poverty and support political reform in Yemen between 2012 - 2015.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The Welsh Cavalry swap Scimitars for jungle boots

    B Squadron of 1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards, 'The Welsh Cavalry', swapped their Scimitar vehicles for jungle boots to take part in warfare training in Brunei.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary's opening remarks - Friends of Yemen

    The Foreign Secretary, William Hague, opened the Fifth Friends of Yemen meeting in London

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Lough Erne residents have their say on G8 summit plans

    Meetings take place to ensure the G8 summit has the least possible impact on the daily lives of local Fermanagh residents.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The Queen's message on death of President Chávez

    On the passing of Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez, Her Majesty The Queen sent the following message.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Child Benefit reminder for higher income earners

    People with an income over £60,000 whose family is still receiving Child Benefit should opt out before 28 March if they wish to avoid filling in a tax return and repaying the benefit for the 2013/14 tax year.

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  • Research shows perceptions of employment law do not reflect reality

    Study finds that businesses that view employment law as burdensome often did so because of a lack of understanding of the law.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Improvement notice issued to Salford City Council: October 2010

    Improvement notice issued to Salford City Council due to poor performance in children’s social care services.

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  • Improvement notice issued to Waltham Forest Borough Council: February 2012

    Improvement notice issued to Waltham Forest Borough Council due to poor performance in looked after children's services.

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  • Government invests £5.3 million in leading-edge bioscience

    Cutting-edge synthetic biology companies received a boost today with a £5.3 million government cash injection.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government